Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
Hugo Broos and his technical team have done what no South African men’s national side has achieved before — guiding Bafana Bafana into the FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
In pure footballing terms, it is a milestone that should have unified a country behind a team writing its most successful chapter on the global stage.
Instead, the narrative is drifting into uncomfortable territory.
After the opening defeat to Mexico, criticism of Broos’ tactical approach, selection choices and game management was loud and immediate.
